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Scenic Designer and Builder

The Metropolis School of the Performing Arts is seeking a Scenic Designer & Builder for our upcoming Spring production of King Midas and the Miraculous Golden Touch

KEY DUTIES

-Attend all production meetings, technical rehearsals, and dress rehearsals.-Meet with Director and Coordinator to determine the needs of the production.-Prepare sketches, ground plan, front elevations, paint elevations, model and other information as required by Director orCoordinator.-Oversee the purchase, construction, installation, maintenance, disposal and/or storage of all scenery and tools for the durationof the production.-Remain within a budget provided by Coordinator including all supplies, materials, labor, rental fees and any other reimbursable expenses and to keep a detailed record of all said expenses.-Coordinate build times/site availability with Coordinator and communicate with Scenic Painter.-Construct all set pieces. Deliver set pieces in a timely manner in accordance with the schedule listed.-Hire & manage a build crew where applicable.-Oversee and coordinate scenic load in and scenic strike with Coordinator.-Handle major repairs or replacements of set pieces.-Facilitate Strike. Arrange any truck rentals and over hire, and communicate with Coordinator about storage facilities.-Perform all tasks free of any illegal substances or alcohol.

Build PeriodMarch 17th through April 28th with Load-In on April 28thTech/Dress RehearsalsSunday, April 28th through Wednesday, May 1st – 3:30pm-8:30pmPerformancesThursday, May 2nd at 10am & 6pmFriday, May 3rd at 10am & 6pmSaturday, May 4th at 1pmStrikeSaturday, May 4th at 2:30pm

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

-Prior scenic design and carpentry experience-Highly organized, independent, and able to take directions-Provide own housing &amp; transportation-Valid driver’s license